tkf wrote:

fishmike wrote:Amare is awesome, nice to see him rounding back to form. Since he was drafted he's been one of the best offensive bigs in the game. Folks seem to have forgotten that he did this year after year while being the #1 scoring option for a team that went deep into the playoffs every year.

he was one of my favorite players since he entered into the league.. most on realgm remember me pitching a fit when we didn't draft this guy... I always felt he would be a stud, but honestly, I think he is just a good person and teamate overall.. yes he has his flaws.. but when he was healthy and on top of his game, there were few that were as nasty as he was.... I want him to do well....he is easy to root for..

I seem to remember that. You and I think it was Briggs were PISSED that we passed on this guy. After watching him in Phoenix, so was I.

Sangfroid wrote:How about inserting Sheed or Camby into the starting line-up and keeping Stat in his current role. If Sheed comes back first, we would create a strong defensive unit with our starting five, and then create separation when our second unit hits the floor. Stat, JR, Novak, Prigs and Shump or Kidd, sounds like a recipe for success.

Sheed won't last. Woodson said he is never going to be 100%

Start Amare and only use Sheed big minutes when needed against good teams or when the defense needs a jolt

Sangfroid wrote:How about inserting Sheed or Camby into the starting line-up and keeping Stat in his current role. If Sheed comes back first, we would create a strong defensive unit with our starting five, and then create separation when our second unit hits the floor. Stat, JR, Novak, Prigs and Shump or Kidd, sounds like a recipe for success.

I like that idea. Sheed preferably but, Camby didn't look bad next to Tyson...not bad at all.

Sheed, like stat in the post will also draw double teams and/or fouls on the opposition which, is usually a good thing. Keep the pressure on their post defenders. Camby is also a good passer.

Clean wrote:I don't understand people obsession with start STAT. He is in the perfect role for him right now. He becomes the main man of the second team. He helps JR smith become just a finisher. Coming off the bench keep his minutes down to help keep his knees fresh. We get to hide his D vs the likes of Dujan Blairs of the league instead of the Tim Duncans(Using the Spurs as an example). Amare playing off the bench is no longer about keeping him away from Melo because they can't play with each other, it is about balancing our team.

Absolutely on point.

DurzoBlint wrote:

tkf wrote:

fishmike wrote:Amare is awesome, nice to see him rounding back to form. Since he was drafted he's been one of the best offensive bigs in the game. Folks seem to have forgotten that he did this year after year while being the #1 scoring option for a team that went deep into the playoffs every year.

he was one of my favorite players since he entered into the league.. most on realgm remember me pitching a fit when we didn't draft this guy... I always felt he would be a stud, but honestly, I think he is just a good person and teamate overall.. yes he has his flaws.. but when he was healthy and on top of his game, there were few that were as nasty as he was.... I want him to do well....he is easy to root for..

I seem to remember that. You and I think it was Briggs were PISSED that we passed on this guy. After watching him in Phoenix, so was I.

I remember so well I took my wife and son on vacation to florida, they had the HS all american game on.. I was telling my wife, this kid amare, is going to be a knick.. draft night comes and we make the dice trade... oh boy.. smh...